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Ayam Masak Merah (Malaysian Red Chicken)

Ayam Masak Merah is a classic Malaysian chicken dish cooked in a rich and spicy tomato-based sauce. Made dairy and nut free.

70m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
490 cal|33g protein|35g carbs|20g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Pieces
  • 3 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 2 medium Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 2 tbsp Chili Paste
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add minced garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Add chili paste and cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides.
  6. 6Pour in tomato sauce, tomato paste, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
  7. 7Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  8. 8Garnish with cilantro before serving.

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